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And on the Newington Patch calendar - 1-Day Berlin Estate Sale

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What's up Newington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 21 new businesses just registered with Newington addresses?
  • Can Newington's Nor'Easters turn things around at Farmington Friday?
  • How you can help Newington's Casadoro win a statewide award.

Also on today's calendar: 1-Day Berlin Estate Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Turning sunny; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Artist Business 'Rotten To The Gourd' Among 21 New Newington Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — Newington residents have 21 newly registered local businesses to discover, from an arts venture called Rotten to the Gourd on Richard Street to fresh options on the Berlin Turnpike, Main Street, and Robbins Avenue. The state registry list highlights everything from nail salons and food services to wellness, nutrition coaching, and legal services, all tied directly to Newington addresses.
   

• Southington, Plainville both seeking 4-0 starts; others look to bounce back (bristolpress.com) — Newington football fans will see the 1-2 Nor'Easters try to rebound Friday night when they travel to Farmington after back-to-back losses and lingering quarterback questions. The preview also breaks down other key Week 4 matchups for nearby programs, including Southington, Berlin, Plainville, and Avon/St. Paul, offering a full look at the area gridiron picture.
   

• Newington's Casadoro a finalist for CRAZIES (newbritainherald.com) — Newington's Casadoro Ristorante & Bar on the Berlin Turnpike has been named a finalist for Service Team of the Year in Connecticut's 2026 CRAZIES Awards, putting a local dining room in the statewide spotlight. Residents can support the hometown nominee by voting online through November, ahead of the December awards gala at Foxwoods.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Cnc Mill Machinist in Newington. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • Mayor's Corner: Celebrating community, service and connection in New Britain (newbritainherald.com)
  • New Britain receives $5.6 million to reduce lead hazards, improve home safety (bristolpress.com)
  • Billy Seymour leads New Britain into Top 10 CIAC football showdown (ncadvertiser.com)

Wethersfield

  • Republicans push for special session to suspend Connecticut gas tax (wfsb.com)

Berlin

  • Trading Card Game Maker Among 22 New Berlin Businesses Registered In September (patch.com)

Ok Newington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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